Lynn Drury

Lynn Drury has been performing, in one arena or another, her entire life. At the ripe old age of five she won a 4-H state competition in Mississippi in pole bending. If you don’t know what pole bending is, it’s a little like barrel racing, Lynn says. That’s horse talk. In a word, rodeos. Once you know that much about Lynn, you understand her approach.
She picked up the guitar at 26, went at it like a pro, and she’s never stopped working. Her inspiration is her environment and since the mid nineties, that environment has been New Orleans. The transition for the Yazoo City - born Drury was smooth. She says jasmine smells like honeysuckle, and you believe her. Sultry, sweet songs turn funky, and it’s all in the same neighborhood.
These days, Lynn herself is part of the scenery. She’s been a regular at French Quarter Fest and New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival for years, and has played just about everywhere in town.
Drury released her first CD, “Crossing Frequencies,” in 2001 and over the next two years released two more — “Blackberry Winter” and “Spun,” as well as winning Best Emerging Singer/Songwriter for Offbeat Magazine. In 2006 her record “All You Need” produced by Jimbo Mathus (Squirrel Nut Zippers) was nominated for Best Roots-Rock Album at the Big Easy Awards, and it’s still selling. In 2008 Lynn moved to Italy and toured Europe with Italian guitarist Roberto Luti, releasing “Dal Vivo,” a live CD in 2009.
In 2010 a grant from Threadhead Records Foundation assisted Lynn in making “Sugar On the Floor.” The stellar lineup on the record includes Alex McMurray (Tin Men, Royal Fingerbowl), Tommy Malone (Subdudes), Ivan Neville, Helen Gillet, Bill Malchow, and Eric Traub. Produced by Carlo Nuccio (who also plays drums on the album), much of the disc was recorded and engineered by Jacques DeLatour at Fudge Recording Studios in New Orleans. “Sugar On the Floor” was released in the spring of 2011.
In December 2012, Lynn received another grant from the Threadhead Foundation, and was able to defray studio costs for her newest release, "Come to My House."
“I am so excited about the new album,” Lynn says. Working with producer John Porter was a dream come true. When I heard he had produced the early Smith’s records, I knew I had to work with him. I’ve been gritty and I’ve been twangy, but I wanted a new direction for this project. Intuitively, it just felt right.”
Drummer Chris Pylant and bass player Casandra Faulconer were with her in the studio, and they go back a long way. “The three of us together are a tight trio that only comes with time.” The album also features Trevor Brooks on keys, Chris Adkins, Alex McMurray and Shane Theriot on guitars with a special appearance by Jon Cleary. It was released in May 2014 and was called "An absolute triumph" by Offbeat Magazine.
In 2021 Lynn released "Dancin' In The Kitchen" which garnered her a top spot on the Roots Music Report, and national airplay.
In January 2023, Drury went back in the studio and has just finished 11 songs, recorded at Dockside Studio by Justin Tocket. Produced by Papa Mali, with studio musicians, Rene Coman & Doug Belote. This album is due out later this year. Check www.lynndrury.com for more information.